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1666593

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Agriculture: Seasonal Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the Bureau of Investigative Journalism's report into the Seasonal Worker scheme, published on 22 October 2023.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203920
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The Home Office keeps all aspects of the Seasonal Worker route under close and ongoing review, including the welfare of participating overseas workers.</p><p> </p><p>A key objective of the route is to ensure that migrant workers are protected against modern slavery and other labour abuses and the Home Office takes any allegations of mistreatment or abuse on this route extremely seriously.</p><p> </p><p>The operators of the scheme are, and must remain, licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).</p><p> </p><p>The Scheme Operators are responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment and placement of workers on UK farms and ensuring their welfare in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office and Defra monitor the scheme closely to ensure operators adhere to the stringent requirements set for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the seasonal workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Sponsor a Seasonal Worker guidance is kept under regular review and updated and published as required.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 203924 question first answered 26/10/2023 08:51:21 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666594

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	Department for Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept id	217
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	National Archives: Access
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to increase the accessibility of the national archives.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203921
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The National Archives is committed to increasing the accessibility of the records in its care.</p><p>This includes, over the next four years, expanding its collection through the absorption of the Parliamentary Archives and c.10 million Ministry of Defence service personnel records, increasing its visitor numbers by 50 per cent, doubling the number of participants in its learning programmes, and investing in the skills, capability and infrastructure needed to support its mission over the long term.</p><p>To increase accessibility to its collection, The National Archives has also been creating digital images of its records since the mid-1990s. The vast majority of these digital images, approximately 138 million, have been created in partnership with commercial companies through its licensing programme.</p><p>The National Archives also has a significant online engagement programme, with its content being available both nationally and internationally online.</p> answering member constituency Maldon answering member printed Sir John Whittingdale question first answered 26/10/2023 10:16:16 answering member 39 label Biography information for Sir John Whittingdale
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666596

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Agriculture: Seasonal Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many allegations raised by seasonal workers during farm inspections conducted by her Department were formally investigated in (a) 2022 and (b) 2023.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203922
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>We do not publish this data.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick question first answered 26/10/2023 09:02:43 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666655

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	Department of Health and Social Care
answering dept id	17
answering dept short name	Health and Social Care
answering dept sort name	Health and Social Care
hansard heading	Smoking: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2023 to Question 197002 on Tobacco: support for stop smoking services, whether he plans to expand the scope of the swap to stop scheme to include licensed (a) nicotine replacement therapies and (b) stop smoking medicines.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203923
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2023 answer text <p>There are no current plans to expand the Swap to Stop programme to include nicotine replacement therapies or stop smoking medicines, as they are already routinely provided by local Stop Smoking Services.</p><p>The Swap to Stop programme has been developed to provide smokers with more choice by providing the option of accessing free vapes to support quit attempts, in addition to the existing offer. This programme includes expert support provided by local Stop Smoking Services.</p><p>Stop Smoking Services continue to enable smokers to access a combination of behavioural support from a trained advisor as well as medicines and medicinally licensed nicotine replacement therapy for up to 12 weeks.</p> answering member constituency Harborough answering member printed Neil O'Brien question first answered 25/10/2023 16:08:23 answering member 4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666725

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Agriculture: Seasonal Workers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when her Department plans to publish updated guidance for Seasonal Worker visa scheme operators where workers are at risk of exploitation.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203924
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The Home Office keeps all aspects of the Seasonal Worker route under close and ongoing review, including the welfare of participating overseas workers.</p><p> </p><p>A key objective of the route is to ensure that migrant workers are protected against modern slavery and other labour abuses and the Home Office takes any allegations of mistreatment or abuse on this route extremely seriously.</p><p> </p><p>The operators of the scheme are, and must remain, licensed by the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority (GLAA).</p><p> </p><p>The Scheme Operators are responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment and placement of workers on UK farms and ensuring their welfare in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>The Home Office and Defra monitor the scheme closely to ensure operators adhere to the stringent requirements set for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the seasonal workers.</p><p> </p><p>The Sponsor a Seasonal Worker guidance is kept under regular review and updated and published as required.</p> answering member constituency Newark answering member printed Robert Jenrick grouped question UIN 203920 question first answered 26/10/2023 08:51:21 answering member 4320 label Biography information for Robert Jenrick
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666119

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gaza and Israel: International Law
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure that international law is upheld during the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK is steadfast in its position that all states should uphold international humanitarian law and we call on our friends and partners to do so. Israel has the right to defend itself proportionately and its military operations must be conducted in accordance with international humanitarian law. Civilians must be respected and protected. Both the Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary have, in their discussions with their Israeli counterparts, emphasised the importance of taking all possible measures to protect innocent civilians. The President of Israel, Isaac Herzog, has stated that Israel will operate in accordance with international law. As President Biden has also made clear, Israel will have to act within international law. The Foreign Secretary and his ministerial team continue to receive legal advice on all matters related to foreign policy, including the situation Israel and Gaza.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 26/10/2023 07:57:25 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666120

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gaza: Infrastructure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure the protection of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK Government is clear that civilian infrastructure like schools, hospitals and shelters must be protected in conflict. The UK is calling for unimpeded humanitarian access so that essential aid can reach civilian populations in Gaza including food, water, fuel and medical supplies. The UK is steadfast in its position that all states should uphold international humanitarian law and we call on our friends and partners to do so. Israel has the right to defend itself proportionately and its military operations must be conducted in accordance with international humanitarian law. Civilian infrastructure must be respected and protected. The Prime Minister, along with the Foreign Secretary, continues to engage regularly and closely with their Israeli counterparts, including in relation to ensuring the protection of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 26/10/2023 10:59:06 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666121

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gaza: Health Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking with international partners to help ensure the protection of healthcare workers in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203579
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK is calling for immediate, unimpeded and safe humanitarian access for lifesaving aid to reach civilians. This includes adequate volumes of food, water, fuel and medical supplies as a priority. The safety of civilians and humanitarian personnel is critical to enable aid to reach those who need it most.</p><p>We strongly condemn all forms of violence and incitement to violence directed towards healthcare workers. The wounded and critically ill in Gaza and the West Bank should be able to access the urgent medical care they need. The British Embassy in Tel Aviv regularly raises the importance of this issue with the Israeli authorities.</p><p>The Foreign Secretary continues to engage regularly and closely with his Israeli counterparts, including in relation to ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to people in Gaza. The Prime Minister has announced £30 million in humanitarian funding for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, in response to the escalating conflict. This funding will allow trusted partners, including key UN agencies, to provide essential relief items and services.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 26/10/2023 10:58:01 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666151

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gaza and Israel: Civilians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps he is taking to help ensure the protection of civilians during the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203580
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK is calling on all parties to respect International Humanitarian Law in all its aspects. In his conversations with the Israeli Prime Minister, the Prime Minister has underscored the UK's firm belief in Israel's right to self-defence, in accordance with International Humanitarian Law. Israeli President Isaac Herzog has stated that Israel will operate in accordance with international law.</p><p>The UK Government has authorised the sending of a significant support package to the region, UK military assets will support regional stability and prevent escalation. On the 16 October, the Prime Minister announced £10 million in humanitarian funding for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories and on 23 October a further £20 million, in response to the escalating conflict. We will continue to work with our regional partners so that essential aid can reach civilian populations in Gaza, including food, water, fuel and medical supplies.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 26/10/2023 10:26:52 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden

1666160

registered interest
date	19/10/2023
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Gaza: Borders
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on restoring the supply of (a) medicines and (b) fuel to Gaza.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, Walton
tabling member printed	Dan Carden
uin	203581
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p> answering member constituency Macclesfield answering member printed David Rutley question first answered 26/10/2023 11:26:41 answering member 4033 label Biography information for David Rutley
tabling member	4651 label Biography information for Dan Carden